Samsung has started rolling out the February 2025 security patch on Galaxy S21 FE 5G smartphones in the US. The patch will improve device security by addressing a series of vulnerabilities that exist within the Android and Samsung software.

Details of the Update

The new firmware, version UP1A.231005.007. G990USQSEGYA3, was launched on February 27, 2025. The February 2025 Android security patch, which fixes a range of security issues to provide security for user data and device integrity, is available in it. Verizon, one of the major carriers in the United States, has officially confirmed the launch of this update for Galaxy S21 FE 5G customers.

Global Rollout and Variants

Before its worldwide availability in the United States, the February 2025 security update was released for Galaxy S21 FE devices in some Asian markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The overseas devices that have Samsung Exynos processors received firmware build G990EXXSCFYB3.

In the United States, Galaxy S21 FE phones feature Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Firmware version of such phones is G990USQSEGYA3. The update will be rolled out over-the-air (OTA) and will reach all devices that are eligible within a couple of days.

Security Improvements

The security patch in February 2025 improves a few major vulnerabilities:

Android OS Flaws: It corrects glitches in the underpinning Android operating system through which unauthorized modification of the system or access to sensitive information would be exposed.

Samsung-Specific Fixes: In addition to the global Android fixes, Samsung also supplied patches for eight Samsung-specific security issues in their Galaxy devices. These issues would create room for unauthorized modification of system settings or unauthorized disclosure of confidential data without the patches.

Update Process

Customers are recommended to update the phone in advance to receive the advantages of the latest security improvements. To manually check for the update:

  1. Go to Settings on your phone.
  2. Scroll down and choose System updates.
  3. Tap Check for system updates.
  4. If there is an update, simply follow the instructions on the screen to download and install it.
  5. Make sure your phone is on a stable Wi-Fi connection and has a full battery in case of interruption during installation.

Samsung Device Security Promise

Samsung is continuously demonstrating its promise to device security by providing updates on a regular basis. Samsung, till February 2025, has updated its update policy and moved the Galaxy S21 series from quarterly to monthly security patches.

The move follows the lifecycle stage of the device while continuing to release security patches to users as and when required.

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G, released in early 2022, came with Android 12. It has received Android 13 and Android 14 updates following Samsung's approach of providing four years of One UI and operating system updates and five years of security updates on the flagship phones launched in or after 2021.

Conclusion

The fact that the February 2025 security update is being deployed on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G in the United States is a proof of Samsung's ongoing commitment towards securing its products and maintaining them at their peak performance levels. They are requested to update right away to maintain their devices safe from possible vulnerabilities and enjoy maximum performance.